I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Aretha Franklin, George Michael
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Like a warrior that fights and wins the battle I know the taste of victory Though I went through some nights consumed by the shadows I was crippled emotionally Somehow I made it through the heartache, yes, I did Oh, I escaped (aha ha) I found my way out of the darkness I kept my faith (I know you did), kept my faith When the river was deep, I didn't falter When the mountain was high, I still believed When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, no no I knew you were waiting, I knew you were waiting for me Uh huh With an endless desire, I kept on searching Sure in time our eyes would meet And like a bridge that's on fire, the hurt is over One touch and you set me free No, I don't regret a single moment, no, I don't (I know you don't) Looking back When I think of all those disappointments I just laugh (I know you do), I just laugh When the river was deep, I didn't falter When the mountain was high, I still believed When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, oh I knew you were waiting, hey, I knew you were waiting for me So we were drawn together through destiny, ooh boy, ooh! I know this love we share was meant to be, oh (Knew you were waiting) Ooh, yeah (Knew you were waiting) I knew you were waiting (Knew you were waiting for me) (I didn't falter) I didn't falter, no (I still believed) When the valley was low (It didn't stop me) Nothing can stop me, no (Knew you were waiting) No, I (Knew you were waiting for me) (I didn't falter) When the mountain was high (I still believed) Oh, when the valley was low (It didn't stop me) No, it didn't stop me, no (Knew you were waiting) stop me (Knew you were waiting for me) (I didn't falter) Oh, oh yeah (I still believed) Oh, I still believed (It didn't stop me) Do you know it couldn't stop me now? No (Knew you were waiting) Someday (someway), some place (somehow) For me (I didn't falter) When the valley was low (I still believed) I still believe (I believed, I believed) (It didn't stop me) Yeah, it couldn't stop me
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Written by: Dennis Morgan, Simon Climie
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" is a powerful duet between Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul", and George Michael, a pop icon from the duo Wham!.
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Record ReleaseThe song was released on 19th January 1987, and it's featured in Aretha Franklin's 1986 album, "Aretha."
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SongwritersWritten by Dennis Morgan and Simon Climie, the song showcases the dynamic blending of R&B and pop genres.
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Chart PerformanceThe song claimed the top spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and also led the UK Singles Chart. It was Aretha's second UK chart-topper and the first and only time George Michael hit number one on both charts.
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Grammy Recognition"I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 1988 Grammy Awards, held on March 2, 1988.
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Career ImpactThis collaboration resurrected Franklin’s career, giving her a first pop Top 10 in over a decade and first number-one hit since "Respect" in 1967.
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George Michael's AdorationGeorge Michael was a huge fan of Aretha Franklin, and this song was a dream collaboration for him. He referred to the opportunity as "a dream come true".
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Music VideoThe video for the song was a simple concept, showing Franklin and Michael in a dark studio separated by a wall, with Michael's part shot in black and white while Franklin's in color. It won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 1987.
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Posthumous RememberingAfter George Michael’s unfortunate demise in 2016, the song gained renewed attention and attracted numerous tributes drawing focus to this unforgettable collaboration.
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Cover Versions and PerformancesThe song has been quite popular, even in later years. Kelly Clarkson and Josh Groban performed the song on several occasions, and Kristin Chenoweth and Matthew Morrison performed it on the popular TV show "Glee."
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